Journey with Jay

Hi I'm Jay, and this is my tumblr following me in my get-fit journey. I am 23 years old and have been over weight my whole life. I've done extremes to all ends of the spectrum and given up every time. I have hit rock bottom: standing 5'6.5" and weighing about 220lbs. I have never been this heavy before. I am a very happy with my life and who I am, but there are things that I want to do, but my body--that is out of shape-- is holding me back. I need to make a Change.

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Finally!

The last three weeks have been a blurr. I finished my last semester of my degree... I worked so hard in March to throw it all away in April...But now that I'm done I can workout, spend all day cooking healthy food and finally look after myself. 

I am on day three of Jillian Michael's thirty day shred- AWESOME! I noticed one thing wrong with it though...her lack of stretching. We work out hard for twenty minuets, but only stretch for three.. I spend an extra 10 minuets after the video to do my own stretching. 

I am back on track after being consumed with school work and final exams.

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Reblog if it's okay to befriend you, ask questions, ask for advice or just have a nice chat.

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Day 14/30 Fitness Challenge

1. Actually enjoy the summer time!

2. Wear vintage dresses

3. Run a marathon 

4. No more fat comments from my mother

5. Dance like a fu*king boss!

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I Finish my last exam on April 17th...then I'm officially free from the chains of university. I will finally have more time to focus on my health and "adult" life!

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Day 13/30 Day Fitness Challenge

Portobello Mushroom Burger 257 calories (minus the nuts and black olives)

2 portobello mushrooms de stemmed and gilled

1/2 avacado mushed 1 slice of tomato fairly thick

 A baby's hand full of spinach

Two slices of turkey bacon 

3 oz of baked chicken light salt & pepper

 Olive oil- preferred amount... 

Cook chicken and turkey bacon first-- those ones take the longest to cook. Also preheat the oven to about 375F. While those are cookin' mash up the avacado. Then lightly brush your portobello mushrooms with olive oil and Bake for about 3-5 minuets (time varies, when mushrooms cook they juice up a lot. Mine were cooked a little too long and I had mushroom juice all down my arm).

Uhhh... Assemble?....If you have questions feel free to ask.

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Day 12/30 Fitness Challenge

Favorite beverage 

Water.... or club soda w/lime 

It used to be ginger ale, but after the 30 days of not having pop my taste buds have evolved. I no longer can handle really sweet beverages. :3 

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Day 11/30 Fitness Challenge

Best way to relax ... In order of preference:

1. Bubble Bath and a glass of scotch and soda (club)

2. Tea and meditation on my front porch in the morning sun

3. Snuggle under 8 blankets, like a cocoon, and play solitaire on my iPhone 

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I am sending off my application this Wednesday. Wish me luck guys :D

Being active and eating healthy, on top of presenting a positive body image is so life transforming. I want to show the world. <3 Thank you guys for your motivation and support. 

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I have not had pop or juice for one month as of today. I am going to remain on the path free of sugary beverages and it feels good.

I am not going to count this month as being chip free due to the accidental ingestion of 5 chips a few days ago.... I hope to achieve a full month for April. 

If I can do it, you can too. 

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Graduation.

I am completely burdened with the last week cram of University. I can almost taste graduation.. April 17th... I will...be free from the shackles of education. 18 years straight of school makes Jay no fun. 

I have been up since 6 today working on a paper and all I have eaten is an orange, avocado and two eggs scrambled. 

FML.  

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Day 10/30 Fitness Challenge

How I hope to see myself in one years time...

I am having a hard time with this one. I don't want a number on a scale or on a measuring tape. I hope that in one years time I can run a 10km marathon, dance a FIERCE burlesque performance and not be winded, need a towel and ready for the ER...I hope that in one years time I rock the beach w/o a t-shirt or shorts. 

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Day 9/30 Fitness Challenge

Unhealthy habits I need to kick

1. Chips & pop. I am almost 1 month clean from these toxic beasts (save for those accidental 5 chips). I am finally feeling more in control over them. I ate and drank them too much to often. Bad calories and bad fuel for my body.

2. Stop biting my nails because it's nasty, and I want sexy nails... if nails can be sexy...

3. Watching TV. I watch a fair amount of TV....and it's sucking my energy, but it is so easy to just plop down and watch 5 hours of food network.

4. Comparing myself to other women. I live with two beautiful, slim, young women...and I compare daily. "Oh gods, if I had that body I would ..... if only I looked like that...I wish I could wear ..." Blah Blah Blah I am my own worst enemy.

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Day 8/30 Fitness Challenge

Favorite time to workout?

Sunrise. I love waking up the same time as the sun does. The endorphin dose I get powers me through the day; I get so much done waking up and working out that early. 

Pipers Lagoon, Nanaimo BC. (Picture Via Google)

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